What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker/Case Manager: CCS Youth position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Facilitates the coordination of mental health
services, including intake, assessment, case management, and direct
services, to children and youth who have mental health and substance use
issues (when co-occurring) in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
program. This position also provides case management through the
Children\'s Long Term Support Program (CLTS) to children who are
diagnosed with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities. \*This
position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule to telework up to 3 days
a week after successful completion of an initial employment period.
Essential Duties Screens and evaluates individuals to determine
appropriate services based on individual consumer needs. Engages
consumers in recovery-based process. Develops and implements service
plans that provide for appropriate mental health/co-occurring services
to consumers and their families, where necessary. Provides primary case
management for assigned consumers, including assessment, treatment
planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Assures the application of client
rights, grievance and dispute resolution processes and procedures.
Completes authorizations for purchase of service and obtains supervisory
approval in line with service plans. Monitors contracted services to
assure high quality and the appropriate extent of services provided.
Assists families with transition to adulthood process and connecting
them to resources related to needs. Completes and maintains accurate and
timely documentation according to applicable requirements, codes,
contracts, and policies. Maintains the confidential nature of consumer
and business information. Complies with all local, state, and federal
laws governing consumers and the rendering of services. Provides
consultation to staff of other human service departments and agencies.
Attends in-service meetings and outside agency training sessions.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned. MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of
objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, and
sitting; occasional driving. Field work requiring face to face and
collateral contacts located in home and community-based settings. Using
hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing
and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting,
squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Distinguishing sounds at
various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at
varied distances under a variety of light conditions. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of case management principles
and methods, family dynamics, human development, and behavior. Knowledge
of social work assessment principles and techniques. Knowledge of
community resources and utilization. Ability to assess problem
situations, specifically in the area of mental health, and determine the
need for services. Knowledge of client rights, grievance and dispute
resolution processes and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal
laws, codes, procedures, and policies pertaining to Medicaid and
Wisconsin Long-Term Care program delivery. Knowledge of community
resources. Knowledge of needs and dynamics of those with all types of
disabilities. Ability to establish priorities for service coordination
and to consider alternative treatment plans. Ability to use receive and
provide feedback. Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions
under the pressure of urgent situations. Ability to plan and organize
work to meet deadlines and to make effective use of time. Ability to
establish and maintain positive relationships with consumers and their
family members, staff, contracted providers, and the public. Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work he
required hours of the position, which is 37.5 hours weekly, with core
hours being 8:00am-4:30pm. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
services, including intake, assessment, case management, and direct
services, to children and youth who have mental health and substance use
issues (when co-occurring) in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
program. This position also provides case management through the
Children\'s Long Term Support Program (CLTS) to children who are
diagnosed with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities. \*This
position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule to telework up to 3 days
a week after successful completion of an initial employment period.
Essential Duties Screens and evaluates individuals to determine
appropriate services based on individual consumer needs. Engages
consumers in recovery-based process. Develops and implements service
plans that provide for appropriate mental health/co-occurring services
to consumers and their families, where necessary. Provides primary case
management for assigned consumers, including assessment, treatment
planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Assures the application of client
rights, grievance and dispute resolution processes and procedures.
Completes authorizations for purchase of service and obtains supervisory
approval in line with service plans. Monitors contracted services to
assure high quality and the appropriate extent of services provided.
Assists families with transition to adulthood process and connecting
them to resources related to needs. Completes and maintains accurate and
timely documentation according to applicable requirements, codes,
contracts, and policies. Maintains the confidential nature of consumer
and business information. Complies with all local, state, and federal
laws governing consumers and the rendering of services. Provides
consultation to staff of other human service departments and agencies.
Attends in-service meetings and outside agency training sessions.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs related functions as assigned. MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of
objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, and
sitting; occasional driving. Field work requiring face to face and
collateral contacts located in home and community-based settings. Using
hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing
and pulling, and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting,
squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Distinguishing sounds at
various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or objects at
varied distances under a variety of light conditions. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of case management principles
and methods, family dynamics, human development, and behavior. Knowledge
of social work assessment principles and techniques. Knowledge of
community resources and utilization. Ability to assess problem
situations, specifically in the area of mental health, and determine the
need for services. Knowledge of client rights, grievance and dispute
resolution processes and procedures. Knowledge of state and federal
laws, codes, procedures, and policies pertaining to Medicaid and
Wisconsin Long-Term Care program delivery. Knowledge of community
resources. Knowledge of needs and dynamics of those with all types of
disabilities. Ability to establish priorities for service coordination
and to consider alternative treatment plans. Ability to use receive and
provide feedback. Ability to be decisive and to make sound decisions
under the pressure of urgent situations. Ability to plan and organize
work to meet deadlines and to make effective use of time. Ability to
establish and maintain positive relationships with consumers and their
family members, staff, contracted providers, and the public. Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work he
required hours of the position, which is 37.5 hours weekly, with core
hours being 8:00am-4:30pm. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply
Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
